News & Updates

The City of Carrollton reminds you to pick up after your pet during walks. Pet waste left on the ground is carried by storm water when it rains into our surface water. Picking up after your pet is one way to help reduce the pollution in our ponds, creeks, and other surface waters.

In a continued effort to make innovative strides towards health and wellness, the City of Carrollton is proud to introduce the Carrollton Trails App. Residents and non-residents alike can download the free app on their iOS or Android device to have an interactive experience on Carrollton’s expanding trails system.

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Children ages 7-10 are invited to stop by Hebron & Josey Library for Homeschool Book Club held Wednesday, March 4 at 1:30 p.m. Homeschool children will be exposed to new authors and genres, discuss new books, explore the Library’s many resources, and complete a hands

The City of Carrollton General Election for four City Council seats will be held Saturday, May 9. Residents must be registered to vote no later than Thursday, April 9 to be eligible to vote in this election.

Carrollton’s storm water permit from the state requires us to reduce the amount of pollution in our storm water. Carrollton relies heavily on YOU, our residents and businesses, to help keep pollution out of our surface waters and to report violators when you see them.

The City of Carrollton Animal Services and Adoption Center features a unique donation program called the Tree of Life. Giving is easy and allows for individuals, families, and businesses to forever exist in the annals of community support.

The City of Carrollton has opened a photo contest for locals to showcase their favorite furry friends by submitting photos of their pets for entry into a 2016 wall calendar, proceeds of which will benefit the Carrollton Animal Services and Adoption Center.

To encourage adoption of these pit bulls, Animal Services has partnered with the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP) who will provide a free rabies vaccination, spay/neuter, and a collar (valued at $85) beginning today, through 5 p.m. Friday, March 6.

Beginning March 7, cities across Texas will be joining together to actively serve outstanding arrest warrants in 2015. The roundup is designed to target thousands of defendants with traffic, parking, city ordinance, penal code, and higher charge warrants from participating jurisdictions.

March is Texas SmartScape® month, and the City of Carrollton will be holding a free class Saturday, March 14 from 12:30 – 4 p.m. to educate residents on the benefits and beauty of Texas native and adapted plants.

An additional vet crew has been added to vaccinate more pets quickly. $5 rabies vaccinations will be available, as well as free pet registration for Carrollton residents,free hot dogs, pretzels, drinks, face painting, a bounce house, and wildlife information. The event will run from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., but rabies vaccinations will only be available from 10 a.m.- noon.

The City of Carrollton has contracted with Schmoldt Construction to begin the renovation and construction of a new park on the Downtown Carrollton Square. The project’s expected start date is Monday, February 23.

Mark your calendars for the11th Annual Santa Fe Days in the Park Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. The growing event will be hosted in a new location at Carrollton's own Sandy Lake Amusement Park (1800 Sandy Lake Road).

Trust 911 and make the call at the first sign of a heart attack. Reducing time to treatment is the #1 factor in saving lives in heart attack situations and calling 911 is almost always the fast way to get lifesaving treatment.